Mark Carnevale, a previous champion on the PGA Tour and a well-known figure in the world of golf, tragically died on Monday.
He was 64 years old.
Carnevale, renowned in the golf industry for his tenure with PGA Tour Radio, participated in 212 PGA Tour tournaments throughout his professional journey. In 1992, he clinched the Rookie of the Year title by emerging victorious at the Chattanooga Classic held at Council Fire Golf Club.
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan issued a statement on Monday following the shocking news of Carnevale’s demise, which deeply impacted the golf community.
Mark was a cherished member of the TOUR family for many years,” Monahan expressed, via PGATour.com. “He was a part of that exclusive group, a PGA TOUR champion, and later he took on various positions within the industry, most recently as a prominent figure in PGA TOUR Radio’s broadcasting…
“We will feel the absence of Mark and extend our sympathies to his family and friends.”
We're heartbroken to share the news of the loss of one of our own, Mark Carnevale.
His humor, knowledge, and enthusiasm for the game and life will be greatly missed. https://t.co/MJi2eH23K4
— PGA TOUR LIVE (@PGATOURLIVE) July 22, 2024
After concluding his last season as a PGA Tour member in 1998, Carnevale redirected his attention and eventually assumed the role of tournament director for the Korn Ferry Tour’s Virginia Beach Open.
In 2005, Carnevale embarked on a new chapter in his career by joining SiriusXM Radio as a reporter covering PGA TOUR events.
Carnevale has been involved in numerous tournaments over the years, most recently as a roaming reporter for PGA Tour Radio at the Genesis Scottish Open.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Carnevale family as they navigate through this challenging period.
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